Manager - Finance and Budgeting

Location: Karachi

Client Overview

Join a leading manufacturing enterprise recognized for its financial discipline, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to sustainable growth. Our client is an organization that values precision, accountability, and strategic vision across every function. With a culture that encourages innovation in finance and operations, the company continually strives to enhance business performance and resilience. Professionals here are empowered to contribute meaningfully, driving both personal and organizational success. Become part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of responsible and sustainable industrial leadership.

Role Summary

The Manager - Finance and Budgeting will play a pivotal role in building, structuring, and leading the finance function of the organization. This is a high-impact opportunity for a capable finance professional to establish sound financial systems, strengthen internal controls, and provide strategic guidance to management. The role is ideal for someone who combines hands-on financial management capability with the ability to support business decisions through insightful analysis and forward-looking planning.

Key Responsibilities

    1. Finance Function Development

  • • Build and lead the finance and accounting function in line with the company’s growth objectives.

  • • Develop the departmental structure, reporting lines, and role allocation required for an efficient finance operation.

  • • Establish and institutionalize finance policies, procedures, and workflows.

    • 2. Financial Systems and Internal Controls

    • • Design and implement robust financial systems, controls, and reporting mechanisms.

    • • Ensure accuracy, discipline, and transparency across accounting and finance operations.

    • • Strengthen internal control practices to support operational and financial reliability.

      • 3. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Planning

      • • Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting exercises.

      • • Conduct scenario planning and financial analysis to support management decision-making.

      • • Provide timely MIS reports and performance insights to support strategic and operational goals.

        • 4. Business Advisory and Decision Support

        • • Act as a trusted finance business partner to management.

        • • Translate financial data into practical insights for commercial and operational decisions.

        • • Support business strategy by identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and performance improvement areas.

          • 5. Compliance and Financial Reporting

          • • Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, corporate regulations, and financial reporting requirements.

          • • Oversee the preparation and integrity of financial statements and management reports.

          • • Support adherence to IFRS and other relevant financial standards.

            • 6. Team Leadership and Capability Building

            • • Lead, supervise, and develop the finance team.

            • • Foster a culture of accountability, confidentiality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

            • • Strengthen team capability to support a growing and dynamic business environment.

              • Qualifications

              • • Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.

              • • Professional qualification such as ACA, ACMA, or ACCA will be preferred.

              • • CA is not mandatory where strong relevant practical experience is demonstrated.

              • • 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in accounts and finance, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

              Technical Expertise

              • • Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

              • • MIS reporting and management analysis

              • • Financial systems development and process structuring

              • • Internal controls and compliance management

              • • Taxation, statutory compliance, and financial reporting

              • • IFRS-based reporting and accounting oversight

              Core Competencies

              • • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

              • • Ability to build systems and processes from the ground up

              • • Sound leadership and team management skills

              • • Clear communication with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

              • • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional maturity

              • • Adaptability, ownership mindset, and strong attention to detail

              Compensation and Benefits

              The position offers a market-competitive compensation package, aligned with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall suitability for the role.

              How to Apply

              Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may apply through web link for confidential consideration.

              Confidentiality

              All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.